Han Xiao frowned slightly and read it carefully.
"This is the observation record and predicted coordinates of [Chaos Mysterious Energy]..."
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes immediately.
For many years, the Sorokin have been trying to master extremely dangerous superpowers. One method is to synthesize them by absorbing the abilities of various superpowered individuals, and the other is to directly search for the whereabouts of extremely dangerous superpowers.
In the "Ultra-High-Risk Esper Ability Restriction Treaty," not all abilities originate from the self-awakening of a living being. There is a type of ultra-high-risk ability that is extremely rare and unique, called "Primordial Esper Ability Entity" or "Possessed Ability Entity." It is an ability life form that exists in the form of an energy field, has its own independent thoughts and consciousness, and is an extremely ancient existence that roams the universe.
This kind of superpower usually manifests through possession, allowing an individual organism to wield its power; this is called a "host."
The selection criteria for hosts are extremely stringent. As long as there is a conflict in the nature of the energy, no matter how powerful the superhuman is, they cannot bear the original energy body. Therefore, only superhumans and ordinary people have the opportunity to become hosts... If the host cannot bear the original energy body, it will cause a backlash.
Creatures below the Calamity Grade are generally unable to withstand the power of the backlash and will physically explode and die.
Once possession is successful, one can use the power of the Primordial Esper Ability Entity. The host's superhuman ability comes from external forces, and the host acts like a transmitter. The stronger the host is, the stronger the superhuman ability will automatically increase, without needing to be developed gradually. The host also consumes energy to activate the superhuman ability, but the consumption is far less than that of normal superhumans. This kind of alternative superhuman is very rare and stronger than awakened superhumans.
[Chaos Mysterious Energy] is one of the "Primordial Esper Ability Entity," a composite superpower with diverse abilities. Enhancing physical constitution, radiating energy, and supersonic flight are basic functions, and it can also travel through secondary space, extract stellar core energy, and possess mental and spatial attributes. It has many functions and is extremely powerful.
Historically, several hosts of [Chaos Mysterious Energy] have emerged, leaving behind astonishing feats that have placed this ability on the list of extremely high-risk superpowers.
In its previous life, [Chaos Mysterious Energy] was one of the extremely dangerous superpowers wielded by the Sorokin in later versions. However, the Sorokin were not the hosts; instead, they tore fragments from [Chaos Mysterious Energy] using methods of extracting superpowers, thereby obtaining a portion of the "Power of Chaos Mysterious Energy."
This plotline is quite interesting. It's unclear whether the fragment stolen by the Sorokin is its reproductive organ, but in any case, it desperately wants to reclaim that part of its "body," so it actively seeks out a host to fight against the Sorokin.
Thus, two people possessing [Chaos Mysterious Energy] appeared simultaneously, seemingly like sworn enemies—and this host is also an important character in the Sorokin storyline.
[Chaos Mysterious Energy] travels through Secondary Dimension and occasionally appears in various corners of the universe. This document is an observation report on the movement trajectory of [Chaos Mysterious Energy], as well as a prediction of its possible coordinates in the universe at some point in the future.
"The fact that the Sorokin gained this ability in later versions proves that one of the coordinates recorded in this document should be reliable."
Han Xiao stroked his chin, somewhat tempted.
He can't use his superpowers himself, but he can use them to train subordinates. Although there are restrictions under the "Ultra-High-Risk Esper Ability Restriction Treaty," the specific implementation varies from person to person. Given his current status, as long as he doesn't let his subordinates abuse their abilities, the Three Universal Civilizations won't interfere with him... After all, where there are people, there are privileges.
As for the method of capturing primordial energy entities, it's not a problem for a mechanic of his level. He just needs to build a containment device that can restrain energy life forms. Many civilizations have this technology.
"However, it's still early for [Chaos Mysterious Energy] to return from the Secondary Dimension, so there's no need to rush."
Han Xiao nodded secretly.
According to the information, it will be several decades before the [Chaos Mysterious Energy] returns again. It's too early to prepare now. Going to those coordinates will be useless before it appears.
However, this time it won't be as easy as obtaining the Space-Time Amber. Shazik isn't the only force that has snatched this information; other forces have also obtained the legacy of the Sorokin, so there will definitely be competitors.
"We'll see when the time comes, just grab it and be done with it..." Han Xiao said dismissively.
With his current strength, he has no fear of competing with other forces, let alone decades from now, when who knows how much the Black Star Army will have grown.
Having withdrawn from the Quantum Network Vision, Han Xiao's gaze returned to the two of them, and he nodded:
"I'm very pleased with this gift, Shazik. I think you have great talent in intelligence. How about you develop your career in the Legion's Intelligence Department?"
"I accept any arrangement." Shazik had no objections.
Han Xiao nodded. He felt that Shazik was an intelligence talent and that he might be able to put him in charge of the Intelligence Department in the future.
Then, he turned to look at Rotel, pondered for a moment, and slowly said:
"As for you... I won't give you a position for now, you'll just stay with me."
This protagonist-type character is very powerful. He plans to have Rotel lead a secret force on his own and establish Assassins Mutual Aid Society... but not now.
This guy just joined; we need to observe him for a while.
"Good."
Rotel was a man of few words.
"Then you two should go and rest for a while, and familiarize yourselves with headquarters."
The two nodded and left the room.
Han Xiao sat on the sofa and watched the two walk away before standing up and leaving the reception room.
He went straight to the luxurious machinery factory reserved for the legion commander and had Phillip retrieve the data on the Evolutionary Civilization.
He had only skimmed through it before; now he had time to study the material in depth.
The technology of the Evolutionary Civilization has been lost, and the information in the hands of the Sorokin is incomplete, not involving the principles of the Evolution Cube, and is more like an operation manual.
After reading this information, Han Xiao realized that his method of using the Evolution Cube was very crude.
A Universal Treasure created by a near-cosmic civilization has a more complex purpose. The Evolutionary Civilization uses it as a special energy source and has developed various devices specifically for its use. This document records several devices specifically designed for the Evolution Cube.
For example, a totem device uses the energy of Evolution Cube as fuel, and its influence range can be adjusted, covering up to an entire planet. Unlike the one-time boost from Evolution Cube, the effect of the totem device is more gentle, similar to a halo-like buff. If maintained for a long time, it can slowly improve the talent and potential of a planet's inhabitants, causing the awakening rate of superhumans on that planet to skyrocket, essentially transforming a planet into a "paradise," where newborns become increasingly stronger.
There is only one Evolution Cube, but you can make as many totem devices as you want. They can be used as long as they are charged. The Evolutionary Civilization used totem devices to improve the talents of the entire population. It was very efficient and the results were controllable.
"This is a good thing!" Han Xiao's eyes gleamed with greed.
With this totem device, the Evolution Cube's appeal to various civilizations has increased many times over, and its commercial and networking value is immeasurable.
This is also useful to the Black Star Army, as they can use it to gradually strengthen the planets where their various branch bases are located, significantly increasing the rate of troop production in training and library camps.
The document also mentions a personal device called the "Ovitan Badge," which uses Evolution Energy as fuel. Once activated, it can subject the wearer to extreme evolution regardless of the consequences, turning a normal person into a biological mutant with combat power reaching Grade C or even Grade B. The effect is more potent than various Berserk drugs, and the duration ranges from several hours to several days. After the effect ends, the user will die from genetic collapse.
It is also possible for a perfect evolved being to directly break through the genetic lock, but the probability is so small as to be negligible.
Only when facing a major crisis, such as the conflict between the surface and the book, will the Evolutionary Civilization resort to this method of mass troop production, which has serious side effects.
The Ovitan Badge had too many side effects, so Han Xiao immediately thought of the perfect user—the player!
Legion's nuclear backpack has always been a hot-selling product, and most players probably won't mind the side effects of the Ovitan Badge.
"With this, the suicide-style playstyle is going to become popular again."
In the future, when Legion players go out to fight, they can all transform into ugly, mutated monsters. This might make others think they've conducted some kind of human experimentation on Legion warriors, and they might end up being seen as part of the evil faction.
This function also has extended applications. The Sorokin's information records an offensive method, which is a special kind of ground missile. It carries Evolution Energy similar to the Ovitan Badge. After hitting the ground, the Evolution Energy spreads out, affecting an area with a diameter of tens of kilometers. All creatures tainted by the Evolution Energy become aberrant, and life enters a desperate countdown.
The Evolutionary Civilization only needs to wait for their genes to collapse and die to easily seize the enemy's territory without damaging the surface buildings; it is practically a biological weapon for precisely killing living beings.
"A terrifying weapon." Han Xiao raised an eyebrow. The Evolutionary Civilization had probably used this kind of weapon quite a bit during their Exploration Era War.
At the end of this document, various techniques for establishing a soul connection with the Evolution Cube are recorded, which, in the words of the Evolutionary Civilization, are called "creating resonance."
The Evolutionary Civilization does not leave its Universal Treasure unused; instead, it makes the most of them. Every Protector of the civilization must establish a soul connection with the Evolution Cube —a skill passed down through generations.
"This makes things convenient for me." Han Xiao's eyes lit up.
Sisko's soul connection with the Evolution Cube has been severed, and the spot is now available.
Having an additional soul connection with a Universal Treasure can also enhance one's strength.
... Speaking of which, this little rascal, the Evolution Cube, has gone through countless owners and is now practically a withered flower.
Space-Time Amber is still the best; I gave it to myself for the first time.
Han Xiao quickly shook his head, banishing these strange thoughts from his mind, and rubbed his hands together:
"Finally, we have some work to do. Let's mass-produce these devices first."